But the 26-year-old wants the switch to happen and that could put pressure on Arsenal.

Unai Emery has made no secret of his wish to bring in an attacking wide player with Ryan Fraser and Yannick Carrasco linked.

But Zaha would be the preferred target if Arsenal can raise the funds to lure him from Selhurst Park.

Emery is ready to listen to offers for Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan but Arsenal are yet to receive any suitable bids.

Wilfried Zaha in action for Ivory Coast (Image: Getty Images)

They may be forced to cash in on Lucas Torreira, who is attracting interest from AC Milan after just one season in north London.

Arsenal do not intend on letting Torreira go but the 23-year-old is an asset to the club.

The Gunners are already in talks over a deal for teenage defender William Saliba, who will be loaned back to Saint-Etienne, while an improved offer is set to be made for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.